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Celeb Cam: Top 50 Celeb Instagram Photos of 2014

Our favorite celebs gave us a behind-the-scenes looks at their lives using Instagram. From New Orleans to New York City, birthdays to babies, here are the top 50 celebrity moments we loved on Instagram in 2014.
By Dominique Hobdy-Olibrice and Yol · Updated October 27, 2020
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Keri Hilson and Serge Ibaka

Our favorite celebs gave us a behind-the-scenes looks at their lives using Instagram. From New Orleans to New York City, birthdays to babies, here are the top 50 celebrity moments we loved on Instagram in 2014.

Keri and beau Serge went all out in their Halloween photoshoot as Nefertiti and Pharoah Akhenatan. 

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02
Beyonce and Jay Z

If this photo of The Carters could talk, we imagine it would say, “yes we know we just turned your entire summer upside down with our impromtu On The Run tour. See you there.”

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03
Rihanna

Rihanna had an intimate dinner with friends before heading out to the 40/40 club in NYC to celebrate the new year.

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04
Dave Chappelle and Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross went backstage to see comedian Dave Chappelle after his show at Radio City Music Hall.

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05
Nas and Erykah Badu

The two legends captured this awesome selfie after rehearsal for their respective shows with Dave Chappelle at Radio City Music Hall this week. You can also catch both of them next week in New Orleans at the ESSENCE Festival.

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06
Jesse Williams

“This is a two way street”, wrote actor/activist Jesse Williams while hugging an emotional patron during #FergusonOctober in St. Louis.

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07
’12 Years a Slave’ Cast

The 12 Years A Slave cast enjoy a candid moment after winning ‘Best Film – Drama’ backstage.

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08
June Ambrose

After a long day of selling bundles of her clothes, purses and shoes, June still had enough energy for one of her famous jumps for joy.

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09
Lupita Nyong’o and Sidney Poitier

“AND THEN I met Sidney Poitier!!!!!!!! My Inspiration My Example My Hope My Gold Standard Words cannot express my joy and amazement in having this dream encounter come true,” exclaimed the 12 Years A Slave star.

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10
Beyoncé

Beyonce is a hot momma in this adorable picture with Blu Ivy. We’ve come a long way from mom-jeans and mini-vans.

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Amber Rose

This happy mommy got to enjoy the summer fun with baby Bash, while he chowed down on a yummy popsicle. Look at that mess. 

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LaLa Anthony and Kelly Rowland

Lala and Kelly spent some quality time together just days before Kelly gave birth to her first born son.

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13
Oprah Winfrey

Oprah congratulations the ‘Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls’ 2014 graduating class in South Africa.

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Solange and Tina Knowles

Tina Knowles wasn’t about to let daughters Beyonce and Solange have all the fun. The 60-year-old proved she could still hang and look good doing it! How cute is that crown on her head?!

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15
Beyoncé

Beyonce shares a special moment with Kelly Rowland’s newborn baby, Ty. She wrote, “There’s no better feeling than holding my beautiful nephew. I thank god for the honor of witnessing my sisters journey into motherhood.”

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Solange

Solange has fully intergrated herself into New Orleans, happy to celebrate Mardi Gras.

Celeb Cam: Top 50 Celeb Instagram Photos of 2014
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Robin Roberts

The Good Morning America host gives us a peek at her vacation in Big Sur, California. What a cool nest. 

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18
First Lady Michelle Obama

First Lady Michelle Obama joined the #BringBackOurGirls movement earlier this year.

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Beyonce, Janelle Monae, and Erykah Badu

This may be our favorite group selfie of the night! Singer Janelle Monae posted the photo using the hashtag #queens.

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20
Lance Gross and Rebecca Jefferson

The soon-to-be parents seemed to have a beautiful baby shower for their future little girl. We can’t wait to meet her!

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21
Oprah and Shonda Rhimes

There’s just so much power in this one picture. #GirlsRunTheWorld

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22
Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o

Michael B. Jordan shared this photo of Lupita Nyong’o and himself from behind-the-scenes of their Vanity Fair photoshoot. What an attractive couple they would make. Wishful thinking on our part.

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Kevin Hart and Eniko Parrish

Luckily, someone snagged this shot just as Kevin was pulling out the ring. Congrats to the soon-to-be newlyweds!

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24
Josiah Bell, Jurnee Bell, and Sybrina Fulton

Actress Jurnee Bell shared what an honor it was to stand with Sybrina Fulton and her family as they work to carry on Trayvon Martin’s legacy forward. “She’s working to make sure other mothers don’t have to experience the pain she has,” read her caption.

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25
Beyoncé

We love Beyoncé’s recent recreation of the iconic Rosie the Riveter — the face of female empowerment. The photo recieved over 1.15 million likes within 24 hours. 

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26
The Hosts of ‘The Real’

Tamar Braxton, Adrienne Bailon, Loni Love, Tamera Mowry, and Jeannine Mai came together off-set for an NAACP luncheon. 

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27
Elle Varner

During the filming for her new video, “F*ck it all,” Elle Varner had to take a moment to experience her surroundings. 

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28
Idris Elba

We’re certain it won’t be long before baby Winston is on the one’s and two’s like his daddy.

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29
Common

Common took a dip in what he called “God’s pool” while traveling in Australia.

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30
Kevin Hart and Wayne Brady

We can imagine that there is never a boring day on set of Real Husbands of Hollywood.

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31
Kelly Rowland

The new mom shared the first photo of her newborn baby Ty with a sweet song that she wrote just for him.

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32
Lala

Lala made a stop at a lion park during her last day in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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33
Ciara and Future, Jr.

Ciara and her baby boy Future, Jr., had an adorable bonding moment, while looking out at beautiful Ibiza. #IbizaMemories

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34
Chanel Iman

Chanel Iman and her friend made us totally jealous of her Jamaican vacation. 

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35
Serena Williams

Serena Williams shared this photo of her vacationing in Croatia. Excuse us while we go do some sit-ups. 

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36
Lance Gross

Lance Gross tackles the Great Wall of China during his annual trip to the country with Howard University students. Way to give back to your HBCU Lance!

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37
Terrence Jenkins

The E! News host is on vacation in Tanzania. “Emotional day visiting one of the last slave trading quarters in #Zanzibar,” he posted.

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38
NeNe Leakes

NeNe was all smiles at her first fitting for her Broadway debut as the wicked stepmother for Cinderella.

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39
Kiyah Wright and Chenoa Maxwell

#nola #prince concert !!

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40
The Cast of Think Like A Man Too

The fellas at The Beverly Hilton Hotel for one of the movie’s many press junkets.

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41
Kim Kardashian West

Kim Kardashian West wrote to her husband Kanye West: “This is what life is about! Our baby girl turned 1 today! Happy Father’s Day to the best daddy in the world!”

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42
Solange Knowles

It’s official, Solange takes the best summer photos!

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43
Maxwell

A young Maxwell! “23 years ago when I was 18 w/out a hope in the world my have things changed,” wrote the singer.

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44
Mariah Carey

There’s no such thing as a casual day in the park when your mother is Mariah Carey.

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45
Monica and Shannon Brown

The singer and her hubby, New York Knicks’ point guard Shannon Brown, enjoyed a yacht cruise with their family in celebration of Mother’s Day. 

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46
Brandy and Ray J

Brandy and younger brother Ray J share a sibling selfie. This duo is known for always having each others back. 

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47
Taraji P. Henson

“Celebrating his birthday and Mother’s Day!!!! He was my Mother’s Day gift. The BEST gift ever!!! Celly Cell you almost made me cry with the card you got me. I love you more than words will EVER be able to convey. You are what keeps me motivated to push harder in life. I live to prove to you that YOU can do ANYTHING you put your mind to. You are gifted and I can NOT wait until the word gets a dose of your talent,” posted the Empire actress.

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48
Diddy

“#CombsFamily #MothersDayBrunch Happy Mothers Day to all of you mothers out there,” posted Diddy.

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49
Beyonce and Blue

Beyonce shared this precious photo of herself sharing a smooch with daughter Blue Ivy.

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50
Janelle Monae and Monica Brown

Our favorite celebs gave us a behind-the-scenes looks at their lives using Instagram. From New Orleans to New York City, birthdays to babies, here are the top 50 celebrity moments we loved on Instagram in 2014.

These two beauties make any photo look like a big-budget beauty advertisement.

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